Ongoing roadworks on Sunderland’s North Bridge Street are causing problems for local pedestrians. With pedestrian crossings switched off, certain pathways closed due to the placement of machinery and the replacement of island crossings underway, pedestrians are struggling to make their way around the roadworks. SR News spoke to local residents […]
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Mixed reviews from drivers as A19 Silverlink underpass opens
For the last three years, one of the major issues on roads within the North East has been the roadworks at the Silverlink roundabout. However, that should change as the end is nigh for the works, as the new section of the A19 is open for business. The initial reactions […]
Businesses affected by roadworks.
Is the atmospheric city of Durham loosing its spark due to roadworks around the area? As business owners around the city see a decline in footfall I thought it was a great opportunity to speak to someone who has seen this decline first hand. This is why I got in […]
Major roadworks start in Sunderland for Wear Crossing
A series of major roadworks are due to start on the south side of the river in Sunderland as work continues to develop the New Wear Crossing. Work will begin in Pallion on Monday, April 4, with the removal of the traffic islands and the roundabout that connects Pallion New […]
Sunderland road to permanently close next week
A section of Timber Beach Road in Sunderland is to close next week. It will close from Monday (February 1), as part of preparation works for Sunderland’s new bridge. However, the other three access points into Sunderland Enterprise Park will remain open. Timber Beach Road, which is off the A1231 […]